CEP Project Overview
Santiago Canyon College Comprehensive Educational Plan
Project Overview
Santiago Canyon College (SCC) began its Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) Project in Fall 2023 with the engagement of Collaborative Brain Trust (CBT) to provide technical support services and facilitation for the development of its next eight-year EMP 2024-2032. Introductory meetings with CBT consultants and President Kim, the President’s Cabinet, College Council, and the Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (PIE) Committee were held in October 2023. Under President Kim’s leadership, a working group was created to guide the planning process, an EMP Task Force, and membership includes broad representation from administrators, faculty, classified staff, and student representatives. CEP Task Force tri-chairs were also selected to provide oversight and leadership of the project. Dr. Jason Parks, VPAA, serves as one of the tri-chairs for the CEP Task Force and as the Executive Liaison to CBT for the project. Craig Rutan and Sheryl Martin also serve as Task Force tri-chairs from the Academic Senate and classified employees respectively. The CEP Logistics Coordinator for the project is Tracy Montana. The CEP Task Force will meet monthly or as needed until the project concludes in March 2024.
This next era of college planning must be sensitive to, and inclusive of, the changing
needs of the region: its current and prospective students, employers, and communities.
It must also support expanded educational opportunities for an increasingly diverse
student population, including high school students, recent high school graduates,
and adult learners. This will require the College to ensure programs and curricula
span the learning continuum of students – from dual enrollment courses to transfer
degrees, career-technical education degrees, and certificates. It will also expect
a breadth of instructional delivery modes, including a balance of face-to-face and
online courses and programs to meet the changing needs of students. Student support
services and resources will also play a critical role in ensuring student access,
retention, equity, and success for the students who attend Santiago Canyon College.
Project Principles and the CBT Team
Five key principles will guide the CEP Task Force and CBT Team for the project:
- Collaboration and Flexibility
- Responsiveness
- Transparency
- Equity and Inclusion
- Accountability
As a team of professionals with extensive experience in strategic and educational
master planning, the CBT team will share best practices and provide coaching as needed
to build the institutional capacity of Santiago Canyon College during this exciting
project. The resulting EMP will prepare SCC for future years through increased inclusivity
and equitable student access and success, strengthened partnerships with the College’s
communities and employers, and a continued commitment to enhancing the quality of
life in the region.
Project Timeline and Phases
The CEP project will progress through three phases of development as follows:
- Phase I – Discovery (October to December)
- Phase II – Portfolio Development (January to February)
- Phase III – Goal Setting (February to March)
Project Activities
An overview of each project phase, and its key activities are described below.
Phase I – Discovery: Data Collection, Analysis, and Synthesis
In this phase, both internal and external quantitative and qualitative data and information will be collected, synthesized, and analyzed. Trends and themes will be identified, examining the College’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the future. The four data sources are represented in the diagram below.
Phase II – Portfolio Development & Planning Assumptions
In this second phase of the project, results of the Discovery Phase will be compiled into a College Data Portfolio and Planning Assumptions for the College will be identified to guide development of the College’s eight-year plan. An analysis of programs and services will provide opportunities for optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the College, providing insight for future staffing, and organizational structure needs, and providing a bridge between the educational master plan and facilities plan.
Phase III – Goal-Setting and Next Steps
The third and final phase of the project will focus on developing the key goals and
institution-wide objectives that will form the core of the Educational Master Plan
(EMP). Ongoing College planning initiatives will be integrated into this framework,
so the College will have a unified and purposeful approach to support equity and success
for all students in the next eight-year cycle.
The CBT Team will also provide the College with information identified during the
project, suggest next steps as SCC operationalizes the EMP, and share methods to ensure
strong monitoring and accountability for its success.
Project Approach
Working in concert with the CEP Task Force, the CBT Team will exercise the five principles identified above. Communication, collaboration, transparency, and the inclusion of all voices are paramount to the success of the project. Debriefing meetings, sharing documents as they are developed, and posting materials on the CEP webpage will be ongoing throughout the project. The CEP Task Force has been formed with a broad representation of members from across the College. Input and feedback from the CEP Task Force representatives, and through the college and community member listening sessions, is strongly encouraged as the plan is under development. Additionally, the complete CEP document will be available on the CEP webpage in March for review and comment before being finalized.
Project Conclusion
The project is expected to be completed by late March 2024. The resulting CEP will be provided to the College Council and posted on the CEP webpage. Upon Board approval, the final Santiago Canyon College Comprehensive Educational Plan 2024-2032 is planned to commence Fall 2024.